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basic principle

NOUN

fundamentals

Synonyms

STRONG

basics basis foundation

NOUN

basics

Synonyms

STRONG

ABC's elements essentials foundation nitty-gritty principles rudiments

WEAK

bare bones brass tacks first steps nuts and bolts the three R's

NOUN

central idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basic idea basic thought central principle central thought main idea main point

STRONG

core crux essence gist heart keynote pith point substance

WEAK

basis

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This is a basic principle: If AI lowers the cost of routine work, it raises the value of everything else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It is a basic principle of constitutional law that a government cannot bind its future self.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Evolutionary biology explains this contrast through a basic principle: energy is limited, and species must divide it between reproduction and maintaining their bodies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

The framework which McLaren set for acceptable conduct when their drivers race with each other is founded on one basic principle - to not crash with your team-mate.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

I had to run through the Saturday-morning deliveries pretty quickly, which wasn’t hard, as you might remember, since not everyone knows the basic principle of physical science.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

basic principle

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